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The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie off to the mountains of Africa. There they run into a huge mountain gorilla! At first they don't know whether they should shake hands or turn tail. But the ominous-looking creature turns out to be surprisingly gentle. Not only that, the gorilla may be able ... More

When the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie off to Hawaii it's for more than a vacation-they're in search of a fourth kind of magic for Morgan! On the way they help an island community survive a tidal wave and, of course, take some time out to surf! Ultimately, they discover that the magic that ... More

Rikki-tikki-tavi is the story of a brave little mongoose who finds a home in a bunglow where Teddy lives with his parents. In the garden he confronts Nag and his wife, his sworn enemies. Helped by his friends Darzee and Chuchundra, he overcomes his formidable foes. This story is part of The Jungle B... More

As soon as Binya saw the beautiful blue silk umbrella, she wanted it. She wanted it so badly that she was willing to give her lucky leopard's claw pendant in exchange. No-one in the village had such a fine umbrella, and everywhere Binya went the umbrella went too. Gradually it faded to a pale blue, ... More

'They are terrible. They are like the demons of old ...They must be stopped, and you are here to bring that about, where everyone else has failed. You must find the Ropemaker.' Despite his immense powers, the Ropemaker alone could not control the chaos raging through the Empire, so he chose twenty-f... More

This volume presents the life and work of the Leakey family (Louis, Mary, Richard, Philip and Jonathan), whose discoveries of prehistoric fossil remains in Africa led to major breakthroughs in understanding our own origins.... More

FOLKLORE / AGES 6-9Long ago, the story goes, the entire earth was overrun with demons. The ten-headed demon king Ravana had prayed to his grandfather, Lord Brahma, asking to be granted immortality. And Brahma had granted his wish . . . almost. No god, demon, plant, or animal could harm Ravana, which... More

DO YOU DO WHAT YOU DO BEST EVERY DAY?Chances are, you don't. From the cradle to the cubicle, we devote more time to fixing our shortcomings than to developing our strengths.To help people uncover their talents, Gallup introduced StrengthsFinder in the 2001 management book "Now, Discover Your Strengt... More

The man we remember simply as Gandhi was born Mohandas Gandhi in India in 1869. From an early age he was made keenly aware of the rigid Hindu caste system of his country, and was heavily influenced by his mother's ability to fast as a way to control her urges. Mohandas was married at the age of thir... More

Chinese boys can be Horrid too! Join in the fun as Mo-Shen Ma and his mischievous father run riot through school and home. There's no trouble they can't get into – or out of… Every book in the Mo's Mischief series is packed with hilarious adventures – and a unique insight into modern Chinese l... More

Chinese boys can be Horrid too! Join in the fun as Mo-Shen Ma and his mischievous father run riot through school and home. There's no trouble they can't get into – or out of… Every book in the Mo's Mischief series is packed with hilarious adventures – and a unique insight into modern Chinese ... More

Chinese boys can be Horrid too! Join in the fun as Mo-Shen Ma and his mischievous father run riot through school and home. There’s no trouble they can’t get into – or out of… Every book in the Mo’s Mischief series is packed with hilarious adventures – and a unique insight into modern Chi... More

Chinese boys can be Horrid too! Join in the fun as Mo-Shen Ma and his mischievous father run riot through school and home. There’s no trouble they can’t get into – or out of… Every book in the Mo’s Mischief series is packed with hilarious adventures – and a unique insight into modern Chi... More

Ladybird Favourite Tales are the timeless, treasured stories that generations of children have grown up with and loved. These easy-to-read retellings, enhanced by exciting, richly colourful illustrations, faithfully capture all the magic of the original stories.... More

Jack and Annie are off in search of another story in jeopardy, this time at a monastery in ancient Ireland. Trouble arrives when Vikings land, and Jack and Annie must find a way to escape!... More

In the latest offering from the Magic Tree House series, Mary Pope Osborne treats readers to an inside look at one of her favorite subjects--the theater. Jack and Annie are whisked back to Elizabethan England where they meet the Bard of Avon himself, William Shakespeare, and luckily for them he is d... More

Jack and Annie set off to find an original copy of an ancient Chinese myth. Armed only with their magic library cards, they must take on a book-burning emperor. But with the help of a scholar and a silk weaver, they triumph again.... More

In the newest Magic Tree House adventure, Jack and Annie are whisked back to the Civil War where they meet Clara Barton and save the life of their very own great-great-great-grand-father.... More